[Open] Life doesn't discriminate

[lostinshadows]

Who: Lavi and You!
What: Aftermath of the Event and Lavi being Lavi
When: July 18 - 25
Where: Far Shore
Warnings?: N/A


A. I’m falling between the cracks

[After the event that affected the Heavens, Lavi has decided to take it upon himself to distance himself from a few people.

So, people would be able to find Lavi at a park, huddled under a tree. He doesn’t seem to be paying attention to anything in particular, but his usual headband is missing and there’s a silver bird clip currently attached to the collar of his shirt. His eye seems to be focused on a book laid out on his lap, lips moving as he reads what’s on the page.

However, the moment he senses someone coming up to him, the book is slammed shut and he eyes the person almost warily.]

B. The Library Goblins

[Thanks to the pulse or whatever it was, one of the first things Lavi’s done after returning to normal is to inspect the library.

Or rather, inspect the area around it.

He frowns a bit, cupping his chin in thought before he turns to the nearest person.]

Have you seen the goblins? [This is. A very important question since Lavi’s become aware of the goblins the moment they had decided to steal the books back.]

C. Wildcard

[Nothing works for you, make one up or hit me up at seabutterfly!]

Comments

[lostinshadows]

Cardia.

[He relaxes a bit upon recognizing her, giving her a smile in greeting.

Though, it quickly shifts into an apologetic one since he has been kind of avoiding her recently and he feels bad for doing so without a proper explanation.

He pats the spot beside him.]

Wanna join me?

[drops_acid]

[There is a small nod and relieved smile when he invites her to join him. She'd been afraid he would ask her leave. She sits down next to him and leans her back against the tree.]

Are you alright? I'm sure the last few days were... difficult.

[lostinshadows]

It definitely wasn't the best.

[And he just stops short, looking over st her.]

I wasn't bad as a kid, was I?

[drops_acid]

[She shakes her head.]

Not at all. You were very sweet.

[And then, with just a hint of teasing]

Although, perhaps a bit hard to keep track of.

[lostinshadows]

[A blink before he groans a bit, hiding his face in his hands.]

Yeah, sorry for that. Never expected to be a wanderer as a kid.

[There's a flicker of hesitation, a brief pause.

"Wanderer", huh? No, he quickly squishes it down.]

[drops_acid]

It's fine.

[She'd been awfully worried when she lost him, but it all worked out in the end.]

Actually, I think I should apologize too. I don't know much about children, so I'm sure I could have done a better job looking after you.

[lostinshadows]

[He shakes his head.]

No, it's fine. You did a pretty good job looking after me, anyway. [He rubs the back of his head.] So, thanks.

[drops_acid]

You're very welcome. But I suppose I should thank you as well.

[She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small laminated bookmark featuring a single pressed flower. The one he gave her. She got the idea from one of the arts and crafts books and thought that a bookmark was an especially appropriate way to preserve the gift.]

No one had ever given me flowers before.

[lostinshadows]

[His eye immediately falls onto the floor. In a way, he's almost embarrassed yet relieved that she kept it.

He smiles a bit.]

I'll have to make sure to change that. I don't ever mind giving you flowers, Cardia.

[drops_acid]

[Her own gaze falls away and her cheeks are suddenly warm.]

You really don't have to go to all that trouble. Just having you here is enough for me.

[lostinshadows]

[Looking briefly surprised, he feels his own cheeks warm up and he looks off to the side.]

...If you say so.

[Why are words suddenly hard.]

[drops_acid]

[Why are words so hard? Still, despite the awkward silence stretching between them now, Cardia meant what she said. Lavi has stood by her and that means the world to her.

After a moment she does find something to fill the silence though.]

Um, do you mind if I ask what you're reading?

[lostinshadows]

It's a book about World War II.

[A sheepish grin.]